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Country Overviews

GREECE

Introduction
National Governments Departments

See Programmes

Introduction

Over recent decades, Greece has made significant improvements in research and technological development. On the way to developing a knowledge-based economy, Greece has at its disposal several research policy implementation tools with objectives and clear priorities.

The vision for research and development builds upon past experience and outputs and reflects international priorities and the strengths of the Greek economy. It is in alignment with the government priorities for development.
Despite its small size, Greece's research system is of high quality, as confirmed by its significant participation in EU Research Programmes.

The General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT) is the central agency for the administration of the Greek R&D and innovation programmes and initiatives. The GSRT is responsible for drawing up and implementing a national R&D and innovation strategy. The national research programmes implemented by the GSRT, together with the EU R&D programmes (coordinated at national level by GSRT) are the main sources of funding for R&D in Greece. Further research activity is carried out by the Greek Ministries, which support research activities in Greek Universities and in the private sector.
In addition, a significant number of research projects are undertaken by the private sector.

National Governments Departments

Operational Programme "Competitiveness" (2000-2006)

Led by the Ministry of Development (GSRT).

Hellenic Ministry for the Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works

Projects covering transport safety, traffic and environmental impact assessment, road safety control and decision support systems.

Ministry of Economy and Finance

Methodologies, strategies and strategic Plans for Greek national roads are supervised by the Ministry.

Ministry of Transportation and Communications

The Ministry supports projects undertaken by the following supervising organisations and authorities: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority, Athens Urban Transport Organisation, Thessaloniki's Urban Public Transport Organisation, Hellenic Railways Organisation.

Ministry of Mercantile Marine

The Ministry supports projects undertaken by the Piraeus Port Authority and by the Thessaloniki Port Authority.